Power and data over fiber can be useful for security cameras, wireless internet devices, phone communications, and many other applications. Instead of having two fibers, one fiber would contain both the optical power and data. Once the technology is successfully put together, various fields will be applicable. For example, the combination of optical fiber capacity and wireless mobility has several optical wireless integration scenarios available. Researchers have demonstrated that optical wireless integration increases the capacity of wireless networks, promotes mobility in access networks, and decreases access point complexity through centralized management at the edge node. The consumer market will definitely take advantage because of the low cost of production. Power and data over fiber is the future of fiber optic technology. The research presented is a feasibility study for converting a sound powered electrical phone system into a sound powered optical system. A summary of the benefits of Power over Ethernet versus Power over Optical Fiber will be presented as well as an update on standards development for both technologies.
Mr. Jshuntume McCollough
Graduate Research Assistant
Optical Engineering
MS Optical Engineering Candidate, Norfolk State University
Jshuntume McCollough received his B.S. degree in Engineering Physics from Morgan State University and is currently a Master of Science degree candidate at Norfolk State University in Optical Engineering. His thesis entitled “Sound and Optically Powered Communication System,” focuses on optical power and data over a single glass fiber.
Advisor
Dr. Demetris L. Geddis
Assistant Professor
Optical Engineering
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Demetris L. Geddis received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Hampton University, M.S. ECE and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has extensive research experience in the areas of integrated optoelectronics, optics, microelectronics, and electromagnetics. Prof. Geddis joined Norfolk State University faculty as an Assistant Professor of Optical Engineering in 2004. He is the Educational Activities Chair of the Hampton Roads Section of IEEE and is also a member of the Lasers and Electro-Optics Society (LEOS).
